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Politics Archive

Archives for December 2015

Syria
Seymour Hersh’s bizarre new conspiracy theory about the US and Syria, explainedSeymour Hersh’s bizarre new conspiracy theory about the US and Syria, explained
Syria

The investigative journalist says the Pentagon conducted a secret alliance with Assad and Putin to undermine Obama.

By Max Fisher
Politics
A new Obama rule could save ordinary investors billions in hidden feesA new Obama rule could save ordinary investors billions in hidden fees
Politics

Until now, financial advisers weren’t required to act in clients’ best interests. A new rule from the Department of Labor aims to change that.

By Ariel Stulberg
Mischiefs of Faction
The DNC: damned if it does, damned if it doesn’tThe DNC: damned if it does, damned if it doesn’t
Mischiefs of Faction

The national party committees’ roles in the 2016 race highlight the asymmetry between parties.

By Julia Azari and Seth Masket
Politics
It’s not just FitzGibbon: Sexual harassment is a huge problem in the progressive movementIt’s not just FitzGibbon: Sexual harassment is a huge problem in the progressive movement
Politics

The head of a major progressive PR firm was accused of rampant sexual harassment. But the problem is a lot bigger than him.

By Emily Crockett
Business & Finance
The simple trick Australia is using to reduce smoking ratesThe simple trick Australia is using to reduce smoking rates
Business & Finance

Australia is fighting smoking with graphic health warnings. The US should too.

By Maddison Connaughton
Culture
Watch: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bring Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton back to SNLWatch: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bring Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton back to SNL
Culture

They gave 2015 Hillary some advice for Christmas.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Democratic debate on ABC: News and updatesDemocratic debate on ABC: News and updates
Politics

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley will face off onstage.

By Vox Staff
Education
The debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divideThe debate moderators missed the opportunity to ask about a real Democratic divide
Education

“Do you trust states to make the right decisions on education?”

By Libby Nelson
How one renegade country could unravel America’s war on drugs
Politics

This is how the drug war could end.

By German Lopez
Explainers
What is naloxone, the drug Hillary Clinton mentioned at the debate? What you should know.What is naloxone, the drug Hillary Clinton mentioned at the debate? What you should know.
Explainers

Naloxone shows how the war on drugs is changing.

By German Lopez
Politics
Hillary Clinton was asked about flower arrangements at the Democratic debate. Yes, really.Hillary Clinton was asked about flower arrangements at the Democratic debate. Yes, really.
Politics

What on earth did we just watch?

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Hillary Clinton sounds like she’s already running in the general electionHillary Clinton sounds like she’s already running in the general election
Politics

“This is a watershed election. I know how important it is that we have a Democrat succeed President Obama in the White House.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
2 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate2 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate
Politics

Hillary wins, Martin O’Malley and climate change victims lose.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Hillary Clinton’s closing debate line: “may the force be with you”Hillary Clinton’s closing debate line: “may the force be with you”
Politics

So that happened.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Hillary’s pledge to avoid middle-class tax hikes is bad news for progressive politicsHillary’s pledge to avoid middle-class tax hikes is bad news for progressive politics
Politics

You can’t do sustainable universal programs this way.

By Matthew Yglesias